Unlike our other French Camembert, this one comes from Normandy, where Camembert was first created in 1791 by Marie Harel. During the French Revolution, a recalcitrant priest from Brie arrived at the Manor of Beaumoncel, in the village of Camembert, and was hidden there by Marie Harel, a farmer. Following the direction of this priest, she created Camembert cheese. The recipe was a success and her children and grandchildren continued the family tradition. Over time, word spread and Marie's cheese became famous all over the world.

Camembert Le Châtelain is an excellent example of this cheese, with a recipe that is true to the original. It is succulent, ripe, rich, and creamy. Only gently pasteurized at moderate temperatures, Camembert Le Châtelain retains most of the authentic flavors and qualities of the raw-milk cheese you can buy only in France. Excellent served with light reds from the Loire Valley or champagne, in Normandy this cheese is paired with an apple liqueur called Calvados. Apples, Camembert and Normandy are inextricably linked. Norman dairy farms are peppered with apple trees that protect the rich soil. In fact, some people claim to be able to taste a hint of apple beneath the creamy suppleness of fresh Camembert.

Nice creamy texture with just a hint of smoke flavor. Great with fish, meats, fruit. You can eat alone with a grain cracker or add it to any dish.

By John Eckertfrom Milton, Flon Dec 28, 2013

Good

good, creamy but could be ripened a little more

By JHufffrom TNon Jun 11, 2013

Camembert Le Chatelain

It is exactly as described and delicious with wine

By Valfrom Londonon Jun 01, 2013

Cheeses sent to Boston from London for daughter's birthday - a hit!!

Top Marks for all cheeses!The whole house of nine enjoyed the cheeses!

By Floriafrom VTon Apr 03, 2013

Lechatelain Camembert

I had high expectations. I have had this cheese before and it was excellent. The texture was like plastic and had no taste.

By Michel Floridefrom Floridaon Mar 29, 2013

Chatelain French camembert

Just perfect, I was worry about age,because camenbert becomes very strong in taste after a while.Hope the next one will be the same, or even younger. The chatelain was perfect like I bought it in a French store.I recommend it.Very fast shipping.

By Cielfrom Topanga, Californiaon Aug 26, 2012

a very strong camembert

This is a very strong camembert....not my favorite camembert for flavor....a bit overpowering so I would suggest it's not good for everybody's palette. Camembert is a strong cheese which I am used to but this one didn't seem to have the interesting woody notes or truly rich flavors I am used to a good camembert. But for pairing with tart apples or asian pears, it worked fine.

By Annie guentnerfrom Pittsburgh,pa.on Sep 10, 2011

Le chatelain camembert

I think it had past its prime time. Not much taste. I have had this cheese several times in the past year and it was much better. I think they are industriling the making of it, as I can find it at Sams club.